Allen vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Allen Rank #574

Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Scott mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Allen and Scott boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.